Chew Valley

CHEW VALLEY LAKE http://chewvalleysailing.org.uk/

Location: 5 miles south of Bristol, 8 miles west of Bath.
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Water: Length of water perimeter 10 miles. Total water area 1200 acres of which the club uses 800 acres.
Surroundings: Beautiful country setting with Mendip Hills as backdrop. Excellent fly-fishing area. Small central island is a wildlife conservation area.
Launching: By trailer from several slipways beside pontoons. Recovery by power winch.
Facilities: Large modern clubhouse, good changing and showers, galley and bar facilities. Chandlery. An excellent view of the reservoir and sailing from the clubhouse balconies.
Racing: Every Sunday throughout the year and Wednesday evenings May to August. Visitors welcome, contact fleet captain.